Some of the more radical members of the right-to-life movement want to go further and call for a constitutional abortion ban.
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State Supreme Court affirms Dunleavy decision that drained fund for Alaska college scholarships
The Alaska Supreme Court decision means some scholarships do not have a dedicated funding source, but an effort by the Legislature may reinstate a separate account.
Alaska House votes to cut Medicaid funding for abortion services
The Alaska House of Representatives passed a budget amendment Wednesday intended to cut Medicaid funding for abortions. Courts have ruled against previous attempts by the Legislature to eliminate public funding for abortion services.
State Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson has suspended her US Senate campaign
On Friday she announced plans to run for reelection to her current seat in the state Legislature.
Alaska Supreme Court upholds district pairing Skagway and Haines with Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley
Skagway filed suit last year, challenging the redistricting board’s legislative map pairing it with the Mendenhall Valley by arguing that it was more socio-economically aligned with downtown Juneau.
Alaska Supreme Court hears arguments over public testimony and ANCSA boundaries in redistricting appeals
The appeals centered on whether Anchorage’s South Muldoon neighborhood should be paired with Eagle River in a Senate district, Skagway should be in a House district with downtown Juneau or the Mendenhall Valley, and Valdez and part of Mat-Su should share a House district.
Colleagues remember former Alaska Chief Justice Stowers for his dedication to law, courts
Stowers retired in 2020 after 11 years on the court. He was a park ranger in Denali National Park before studying law.
Former Alaska Chief Justice Craig Stowers dies at age 67
Stowers retired from the state Supreme Court in 2020.
Alaska Chief Justice Winfree speaks to Legislature about the importance of protecting democracy
It was the 50th anniversary of the first time a chief justice addressed a joint session of the Alaska Legislature.
Watch: 2022 State of the Judiciary Address
This will be Chief Justice Daniel Winfree’s first State of the Judiciary Address.